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BG51 VKV

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,229 mi
Last recorded72,229 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VKV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 72,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,108 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,404 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,401 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,444 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,572 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,972 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,522 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,451 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 41,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,818 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 39,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front antiroll bar droplink balljoint gaiters split

nearside front lower arm rear bush

offside front antiroll bar droplink balljoint gaiters split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,008 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 33,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s drop link gatiers split

n/s lower ball joint gatier split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,722 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 22,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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BG51 VKV is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 VKV is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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